Mingo
A casual Italian trattoria gives Beaverton a taste of the dolce vita.
(971) 205-1843
12600 SW Crescent St.
Beaverton,
OR
97005
45.491211
-122.805648
Neighborhood: Central Beaverton
Hours:
Happy Hour Mon-Fri 4:30pm-6pm, Sunday 5:00pm
Dinner Daily 5pm
Last updated 5.20.09
What People Are Saying About Mingo
The Owner
Mingo
Owner
Started in March 2004 by Michaels Cronan and Tocchini, the overwhelming spirit of Mingo is enjoyment. From the simple representation of local, sustainably produced food to the cohesiveness of a staff which obviously knows how to do it's job extremely well and have fun at the same time. We want to enjoy ourselves while doing our job helping you have the best experience you can here at MiNGO because we care about food, wine and you.
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short
This second incarnation of the Portland favorite is now in the Beaverton Round development and has fittingly modern decor. Retractable garage-door walls, mod paper lanterns and innovative glass partitions add downtown style. Italian cuisine is meshed with market-driven ingredients for satisfying food. Pasta dishes anchor the menu, including the Chianti-and espresso-braised beef sauce over penne or daily specials like the delicate butternut squash ravioli.
User Reviews
ACEOR
June 14, 2009
Wants to appear Neighborhood chef-run restaurant, aspires to be priced and delivered like a first class dinner house. Failed at both. Started with a Mingo Salad. Asked for the Romaine to be chopped. "They won't do that". Have you ever been told that ? Even in Manhattan they will acommodate that request. C'mon folks. And for $9.00. That's not on the neighborhood price scale. Entre'- a simple pasta which was the first dish I have asked for a do-over on in thirty years. I'll eat darn near anything. Must have had a tablespoon of salt. "Maybe they accidentally salted twice" the server offered. Second effort was fine. Simple pasta was $19.00. Again, not a neighborhood price scale. Server waa knowledgeable and helpful, but no followup by chef or manager for a pretty obvious mistake. Sad and disappointing. Many meals at the N.W. namesake, and always well done. This cousin or whatever it is needs to realize that just because Beaverton is so dominated by chains of mediocre food, folks still want, value, seek and will pay for well done efforts. Hope for better!
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ChampagneMB
February 25, 2009
We love Mingo in Beaverton for lots of reasons (comfortable, warm space ... great patio in the summer ... really nice staff ... always good food). In my opinion, they make the best pizza in town. My favorite Mingo pizza is made with heirloom tomatoes, a small amount of cheese and crispy prosciutto. The crust is thin and crisp ... always cooked to perfection. They only make this pizza when heirloom tomatoes are in season so we go to Mingo as often as possible during that time of year. They do make excellent "other" kinds of pizzas all year long! My husband's two favorite dishes at Mingo are their fresh halibut (when in season) and their sugo pasta.
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papadezoe
February 21, 2009
Mingo is at it's best when it keeps true to it vision of simple Italian food -- house infused olive oil with a perfect chunk of bread, a trio of rice croquettes with just a touch of red sauce and a sprig of Italian parsley, a glass of wine and a little plate with 2 slices of perfect cheese and a sliced apple, tomato soup, a sublime cream of garlic soup, a perfect burger with a cold Italian lager, grilled polenta drizzled with olive oil, and on and on with any number of plated marvels. The lovely bartender, Monica, is kind, attentive, knowledgeable and makes beautiful cocktails, whether she is mixing the perfect Manhattan or one of her own design with fresh juices, or making a very knowing wine suggestion, it is not just a drink but an extraordinarily civilized end to the day. All these little wonders make this the greatest train stop in Oregon. I do not just enjoy Mingo, Mingo sustains my faith in the human experience.
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Message from Mingo
- Local and Organic Ingredients
- Top Notch Service
- Private Dining Available
Started in March 2004 by Michaels Cronan and Tocchini, the overwhelming spirit of Mingo is enjoyment. From the simple representation of local, sustainably produced food to the cohesiveness of a staff which obviously knows how to do it's job extremely well and have fun at the same time. We want to enjoy ourselves while doing our job helping you have the best experience you can here at MiNGO because we care about food, wine and you.
